A scientific book is a comprehensive work that systematises research results, summarises knowledge or presents new ideas in a particular scientific field. It may be in the form of a textbook, reference book, collection of articles or another format. Such a work is intended for researchers, students and specialists who wish to explore a particular topic in depth. It helps to fill gaps in science and contributes to the development of scientific disciplines.
Writing and publishing a book help to:
- increase the researcher’s scientific authority
- gain academic recognition
- contribute to the researcher’s career growth
- increase the chances of obtaining grants
- disseminate one’s own scientific ideas
- contribute to the development of science
